Daily Survival Guide

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How to Take a Bullet
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1. Face the shooter.
   Avoid taking a bullet in your back or the base of your skull.


2. Get low.
   Sit with your knees bent, your legs in front of you, your forearms covering your face, and your hands over your head. Keep your hands an inch or two in front of you to absorb the impact of the bullet.


3. Wait for the impact.
   You may feel a "punch" sensation or nothing at all.


4. Control the bleeding.
   Place firm, direct pressure on the wound to slow blood loss. Tightly tie a belt or narrow strip of cloth several inches above the wound if the bleeding does not stop. Use a tourniquet only as a last resort. Never leave a tourniquet in place for more than a few minutes.


5. Seek help.